Tomato Soup with Meyer Lemon and Avocado

This is a light creamy puree of Tomato Soup without a drop of cream. Its delicate flavor comes from thyme and orange zest. The thin slice of Meyer Lemon floating on top invites you to press on it with the back of your spoon and let its unique lemon-orange tang further enhance the soup; while the avocado adds another level of creaminess. Eat it hot or cold- you’ll love it!

Equipment

electric food processorsteel knife inserted

large skillet with cover

6 quart soup pot

Directions

Place tomatoes in a large bowl and cover with hot water. While tomatoes are soaking, heat oil in skillet over medium flame. Add chopped onion and stir until the onion is coated with oil. Cook a few minutes until onions are soft-not browned. Remove from heat.

Carefully, remove tomatoes from hot water, one at a time. Core and peel them. The skin should slide right off. Cut tomatoes into thick wedges and add to softened onions. Pour in tomato juice. Add thyme, orange zest, sea salt and several turns of the pepper grinder. Bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover skillet. Simmer for 30-45 minutes until tomatoes are falling apart and you can smell them. Remove cover and allow mixture to cool.

Rinse out processor bowl if you used it to chop onions. Add cooled mixture to bowl, 2-3 cups at a time. Process until soup is very smooth. Pour soup into a 6 quart pot. Repeat until all the ingredients in the skillet have been pureed and added to soup pot. Taste. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.

This soup is delicious hot or cold. As a garnish: slice Meyer Lemons very thinly and remove pits. Peel avocado and remove pit. Cut into one-half inch slices and then cut those in half so each piece is about 1 1/2 -2 inches long. Place a slice of lemon in each soup bowl and place 2-3 slices of avocado on top of it. Enjoy

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Gloria Kobrin

Mother, Grandmother, Kosher Cook

Kosher by Gloria is the source for robust, colorful recipes for both new and experienced cooks looking for Kosher inspiration! Shaped by her international travels and non-Kosher upbringing, Gloria develops her own traditional, yet distinctive Kosher recipes harnessing the delicious, mouthwatering adventure of world cuisine.